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GV52 RFX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 84,144 miles on the clock, averaging 6,075 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GV52 RFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,050
Average per year6,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 RFX 23k38k54k69k84k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage78,094 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage74,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage71,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage63,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage57,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage55,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage39,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage30,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage22,903 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 RFX

What car is GV52 RFX?

GV52 RFX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 RFX?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 RFX was 84,144 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 RFX passed its MOT?

GV52 RFX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2015.

Is GV52 RFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 RFX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV52 RFX?

GV52 RFX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.